There are 4 ways to get from Nipomo to Gilroy by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
7h 27mDrive 174.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nipomo to Gilroycar 174.7 mi
3h 10m$32–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
7h 42m$40–79Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to GilroyCbx
5h 40m$38–59
Nipomo to Gilroy by bus and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nipomo to Gilroy is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Nipomo to Gilroy is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Nipomo to Gilroy station. However, there are services departing from Thompson & Branch and arriving at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Salinas Intermodal Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Nipomo and Gilroy is 186 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.
The best way to get from Nipomo to Gilroy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Nipomo to Gilroy, including transfers.
Nipomo to Gilroy bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Thompson & Branch station.
Nipomo to Gilroy bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nipomo to Gilroy is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Nipomo to Gilroy.
There are 55+ hotels available in Gilroy.
What companies run services between Nipomo, CA, USA and Gilroy, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Thompson & Branch to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Salinas Intermodal Transit Center in around 7h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Shuttle from Santa Maria to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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